Cover for candy-pails.



Patented July 20, A1909.

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COVER FOB. QANDY PAILS. APPLICATION FILED APN. 5,1I909.

G. B. GRIFFIN a. N. R. JOHNSON.

UN ITED STATEMPATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE B. GRIFFIN AND NORTIIUP R. JOHNSON, OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

COVER FOR CANDY-PAILS.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, GEORGE B. GRIFFIN and NORTHUP It. JOHNSON, citizens of the United States of America, residing at Sioux City, in the county of Woodbury and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Covers for Candy-Fails, of which the following is such a full, clear, and exact description as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

The object of this invention is to provide a pail or box from which candy or similar merchandise may be sold at retail and in which it will be protected from dust or other deleterious substances or influences while, at the same time, display ofthe goods will be permitted. This object is attained by the use of the device illustrated in the `accompanying drawings, and the invention consists in certain novel features of the same as will be hereinafter first fully described and then particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a plan view of a pail or other receptacle having our invention applied thereto. Fig. 2 is a central vertical section of the same with the parts in the closed position; Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the parts in the opened position, and Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail sectional view.

The pail or box, 1, may be of the usual form and construction. Within the upper end of the pail, we fit a rim, 2, having an outwardly extending horizontal lip or flange, 3, which rests upon and is secured to the upper edge of the pail. A central strip, 4, extends diametrically across the rim and has its ends secured rigidly to the said. rim, preferably by soldering. rlhe rim is thus divided into two sections and the portion at one side of the central strip is formed with a slightly overhanging lip or ledge, 5, while a short distance below said ledge we provide lugs or projections, 6, upon which a closure of glass or other transparent material, 7, is supported, the lugs being disposed at such a distance below the ledge as to hold the glass closely against the same. The glass is segmental in outline and its inner straight edge is supported by a rib or strip, S, on the inner face of the rim under each end of the central strip 4. Below the glass, the lower `ends of the arts 6 and 8 are turned horizontally inwar( to present a shelf, 9, upon which a tray,

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 5, 1909.

Patented July 20, 1909.

Serial No. 487,963.

10, will be placed for the purpose of holding a samlple supply of the contents of the pail direct y under the glass for display purposes and also to give the appearance of a full pail until the pail has been emptied. On the side of the pail opposite the glass, the flange 3 is provided with a central retaining lip or beak, 11, under which the edge of the cover, 12, is engaged when in its closed position.

The cover is a metallic plate of approximately semi-circular form provided with a bail or handle, 13, near its outermost edge, and also provided with a stiffening or reinforcing rib, 14, on its under side. The inner edge of the cover projects under the central strip 4 and to the under side of the cover, near the inner edge thereof, we secure a retaining pivot pin, 15, the ends of the pin resting on the ribs, 8. When it is desired to raise the cover or open the pail, the cover is caused to slide on the flange 3 sufficiently to escape from its engagement with the beak 11 and is then swung upward, as shown in Fig. 3, to permit access to the contents of the pail. In its sliding movement, the cover recedes under the central strip and the pivot pin slides on the ribs 8 so as to permit the desired movement. After the cover has cleared `the beak 11 it may be turned about the pivot pin into avertical position. If the cover be moved outward while raised until the ends of the pivot pin clear the overhanging enlarged lips or keepers, 17, on the rim, it may be lifted from the pail to facilitate hlling of the same or for other purposes. To accommodate the sliding movement, the cover is recessed at its inner corners thereby presenting shoulders, 16, which by impinging against the central strip limit the movement of the cover. In order to prevent shifting of the tray 10, stops, 1S, are provided on the shelf 9.

The device is very simple in its construction and will effectu ally prevent unwarranted use of the contents of the pail while, at the same time, making a noticeable display of the same.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim and desire to secure by Letters- Patent is 1. In a cover, the combination of a rim, a stationary closure section at one side of the center thereof and a movable closure section at the other side thereof, this closure section being adapted to bodily slide inwardly and outwardly, an overhanging lip adapted to engage the outer edge of the slidable closure and a pivot pin carried at the inner end of this closure plate, said ivot pin having its ends extended and slida ly engaged With the rlm.

2. A receptacle cover consisting of a rim having a depending portion adapted to enter the receptacle, a movable closure section mounted on the rim at one side of the center,

Va transparent stationary closure section strip, and a pivot pin carried by the said cover and slid ably engaging the rim adjacent the dividing strip. p

4. The combination of a rim having a dividing strip, a transparent closure at one side of the said stri a retaining lip on the rim, an opaque c osure having its edge adapted to engage under the said lip, and a pivot pin secured on the under side of the cover and having its ends slidably engaging the rim.

In testimony whereof, We have signed this specilication in the presence of tWo subscribing Witnesses,

GEORGE B. GRIFFIN. NORTHUP R. JOHNSON.

Witnesses:

JOHN B. DOPHRIDE, WM. G. SCHROER. 

